Leadership - How employees feel about the head of the organisation, senior management and the organisation's values and principles
Leadership has the biggest influence on how employees feel about the organisation.
Leaders need to create inspiring visions and provide clear direction to positively Impact the My Company factor.
When it comes to Wellbeing, no amount of free fruit or stress busting classes are going to address an imbalance. Employee Wellbeing is a by-product of the leadership and management culture.
If there’s pressure at the top of your organisation, it won’t take long to be felt throughout.
KP Snacks demonstrates its commitment to fair treatment through financial support initiatives in collaboration with Grocery Aid, offering financial grants and a one-off cost of living payment to colleagues earning £35,000 or less per annum.
KP Snacks' leadership ensures transparency and clarity through regular updates on the KP4ME portal and on-site townhall meetings. They promote organisational values and provide strategic direction, enhancing employee engagement.
KP Snacks' 'Community Heroes' initiative encourages employees to support local community projects. Additionally, the company's sustainable strategy, 'People & Planet', highlights its commitment to environmental responsibility.
Morson Group's managers provide robust support to its teams, with initiatives like the HR for Line Managers course and regular 'HR Check-ins' fostering open communication and effective issue resolution.
Morson Group's commitment to wellbeing is demonstrated through its weekly yoga sessions, mental health first aider training, and comprehensive menopause support framework, all aimed at fostering a supportive and caring environment.
Leadership at Morson Group is proactive and responsive, with regular town halls, focus groups and one-to-one sessions with C-suite directors ensuring that employees at all levels have a voice in company policy.
The 'Essential Management Skills' and 'Passport to Personal Growth' initiatives demonstrate the company's commitment to personal development, helping employees understand their learning styles and career aspirations.
The organisation invests in the wellbeing of its employees, with regular physical activities, mental health first aiders and wellbeing weeks centred on mental health awareness.
The CEO, Helen Browning, regularly holds sessions with department heads, focusing on their skills development, demonstrating a strong and engaged leadership.
UK Coaching’s new check-in process (regular informal performance management reviews) allows leaders to discuss the organisation’s values with their staff and how they are being brought to life in their everyday work.
Team Time Out days are two-day events that bring together the entire company. The last Team Time Out had the theme of A Festival of Learning where the organisation redecorated the office with music festival props and colleagues came dressed in festival-themed clothing.
Youth Sports Trust prioritises employee wellbeing with initiatives like Wellbeing Champions, Active 30 team, and Menopause Champions. It has also developed a Wellbeing policy and a Wellbeing Charter to support its staff's mental, emotional, and social wellness.
Leadership at the Trust is committed to living out the organisation's values, promoting them during corporate inductions, training, and staff reward programmes. They further demonstrate responsibility through the creation of an employee engagement action plan.
Youth Sport Trust gives back to society through initiatives like the Generation Charnwood project, which focuses on enhancing the wellbeing and life chances of local young people. The organisation also promotes sustainable and active lifestyles through staff wellbeing initiatives.
Oryx Align supports personal growth by providing a variety of training courses through Udemy licenses and internal training sessions. The company's focus on individual development plans and the promotion of internal talent underscores its commitment to growth.
In addition to private healthcare and pension contributions, Oryx Align supports its employees through financial contributions to help with energy bills. This commitment to fair treatment extends to free financial advice through its partnership with Schroders.
Oryx Align's leadership team ensures transparency and alignment through regular company update meetings, led by the CEO. The company's values are reinforced through a 'Living our Values' award at the annual awards ceremony.
